A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5438477 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 23709835 epoch_slot_no: 209035 block_no: 5438300 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 3160 time: 2021-03-09 07:48:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c7722d2ce291735ebfcd236fb0d64ee617487e183ffc0c1b01770b6b80d61dBlock Operator
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